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Looking out for your kids' safety is usually right at the top of the self-written job description of any parent. And it's probably going to take up most of your time because let's be honest, kids seem to have a self-destruct mission programmed into their little heads. So how many...

Most of my favourite childhood memories involve doing things that would be considered far from ‘safe’. Climbing electricity poles, building and testing rafts in a dam (when I couldn't swim), playing on top of 4 storey high grain silos, driving a ute unsupervised as an 8 year old with my brother...

In light of the fast approaching Healthy Hips Day on November 2nd, we've researched what we didn't know and asked expert Health Professionals to confirm what we do know about Hip Dysplasia or Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH).

Imagine if stocking fillers could be meaningful instead of landfill. Surprise, they can be! Starting from just $2 (and nothing over under $20) there's something for every little big. Keep an eye out for some great discounts too!

Parenting, family life - it can be a tough gig right? So many big emotions (for both you and your Little Big people!) Let's take a look at how Montessori principles can promote calm in your family life.

It's no secret that we are Earth-loving-plastic-haters over here at Little Big. We created a business dedicated to non-plastic kids things after-all. But as environmentally conscious products and businesses are becoming the norm and green-living is on trend (let's hope it sticks around) consumers are overwhelmed with eco-friendly choices. Some are more legitimate...

A Learning Tower is a Montessori-inspired piece that (in true Montessori tradition) aims to connect the Little Big user to that which is otherwise out of sight - a whole new world! - cue Aladdin encore.

Cube chairs are Montessori-inspired pieces that, like all Little Big products, grow with their users. Although the dimensions of the chair are roughly cubic, the seat has been strategically designed to allow toddlers of all heights to sit.

We know what you’re thinking: ‘this Pikler Triangle is adorable and I need it, obviously, but… what is it?'

We know you’re asking that because we asked that. And then we found the answer. And we liked the answer so much we started a company devoted to their local, ethical and sustainable production. But what is it?

The question is not what Montessori is, but who she was. Maria Montessori was an Italian paediatrician who developed parenting doctrines that were entirely revolutionary, for both her era and ours. When asked to sum up her theories, we usually start with a direct quote from the heroine herself;...